Blink launches new security cameras, including its first 4K pan-tilt models

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Amazon is rolling out a new Blink security camera lineup that adds its first 4K pan-tilt models alongside battery-powered spotlight cameras. The new devices offer sharper resolution and longer monitoring range than Blink's current Mini 2K, Mini 2K Plus, and Outdoor 2K Plus cameras. Each model targets a different security need, giving buyers a wider choice of specializations. The highlight is the $199.99 Blink Frontier XR Plus, a trail camera built to cover large properties that would otherwise need several cameras or specialized equipment, reportedly up to 7,000 feet.

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